Prima a recensire! First to review!…read more Elba is primarily uncharted territory on Yelp. Napoleon was banished to this island (poor guy! boo hoo!), and while he definitely made his mark, he didn't write many reviews. I loved Elba. It's a beautiful slice of Earth with some incredibly friendly people. Marcello, the owner of Villa Rodriguez, was one of the most accommodating and hospitable inn keepers I've ever encountered. He would literally jump up and run to get us something we wanted or needed. Granted, my husband and I visited when there was almost no one staying here or on the island (in between Italian holidays, and before the summer rush), but his service and care were nonetheless very appreciated. The beach access and the service were the highlights of this charming place. The rooms were a bit basic, with really cramped showers (or maybe I thought they were cramped because I was eating pasta and gelato almost daily?), and not the most comfortable beds, but Elba is not a place where one should be spending time indoors. It was nicely maintained, and sitting on the veranda with a cappuccino in hand, watching the azure water quietly lap into the cove was a wonderful morning meditation. Capolivieri, the closest town, is a really unique hamlet perched on a hill. It hasn't made many concessions to tourism, and has some delicious restaurants. I working on my plan to get banished here myself-let me know if you have any ideas!

This was a bizarre spot on a beautiful island. The food was terrible the staff was ok the rooms…read morewere fine. If you come, DO NOT eat here!! it was inedible. I prepaid for 1/2 board and was stuck in the slop. Yuck People lined up at the Buffett like a trough. Totally gross. The wine was good

Overall, a clean, nice hotel on Elba Island. The rooms are a bit dated and bare, but you spend most…read moreof the days enjoying the island anyway, it isn't such a big deal. The hotel boasts two swimming pools and a "beach." If you're expecting a sandy beach with ocean waves, prepare to be disappointed. This version is almost like a rock quarry, with cement overlay and a little ladder to access the water. The resort would warrant 4 stars if not by the rudeness by some of its staff. The restaurant at Elba International does not know how to treat their guests, especially by their senior management. They are discriminatory to certain cultures and simply do not know how to communicate like civilized service staff. I would recommend another location for your visits if you do not want to be troubled by their backwards, dated attitude towards their guests.